Multislice Computed Tomography Imaging of Diverticultis Complication: Colovenous Fistula
By: Maija Radzina, Andris Laganovskis, Mara Tirane, Ligita Zvaigzne, Peteris Prieditis, Voldemars Bruns and Svetlana Lugovska
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|Apr 2011
Abstract
Acute colon pathology as diverticulitis is a frequent and important gastrointestinal disease, but the clinical diagnosis is often difficult to state. Several radiological studies have been used to assist in the diagnosis of acute diverticulitis (e.g. barium enema, ultrasound, and computed tomography (CT). Colovenous fistula is a rare complication of diverticulitis. We have analyzed MSCT imaging role in evaluation of such complicated form of diverticular disease.
Language: English
Page range: 118 - 120
Published on: Apr 7, 2011
Published by: Riga Stradins University
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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© 2011 Maija Radzina, Andris Laganovskis, Mara Tirane, Ligita Zvaigzne, Peteris Prieditis, Voldemars Bruns, Svetlana Lugovska, published by Riga Stradins University
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